Rising St. Johns River levels threaten flooding near Sanford's Seminole Boulevard

Rising water levels along the St. Johns River are putting parts of Sanford at risk of flooding, according to WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando.

Lake Monroe near Sanford rose from 4.8 feet to 5.22 feet on Monday, with projections showing it could reach 6.2 feet by Wednesday, about 1.5 feet higher than earlier in the week.

The increasing water levels are linked to conditions along the St. Johns River, where levels are expected to continue rising over the next several days, based on a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tracker.

City officials are closely monitoring the situation as floodwaters threaten roads near Lake Monroe. Seminole Boulevard, a major roadway near the lake, is in the path of the rising water.

If flooding reaches Seminole Boulevard, officials said they may close parts of the road to protect drivers and pedestrians. As of the latest update, no closures have been announced, but the city will notify residents if conditions require it.